Minister of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba has clarified on the ongoing speculations surrounding a contract to supply 75 Motor Bikes at a total cost K9,885,010 to the Ministry.
She claimed that the said contract currently under investigation was in fact awarded in April 2021 but was unfortunately extended by a Ministry official without seeking guidance.
Ms. Mwamba said she personally looked at the file and raised concern after which she forwarded the said contract to Secretary to the Cabinet Mr Patrick Kangwa and Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe for further advice on the matter.
She said it was during this period that the said document leaked to the public and set a different narrative away from the true facts of the matter.
She has however assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and that a consolidated report will be made available.